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Bruins Beat: Behold Zdeno Chara Riding A Bike, Behold Zdeno Chara Riding A Bickell (PHOTO)

(PHOTO: Twitter) Matt Cubeta of NHL.com tweeted this AWESOME picture of Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara riding his bike prior to Game 3. I guess Z had a case of deja vu in the third period when he treated Bryan Bickell like this poor bike. All Bickell needed was the basket and bell.
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Bruins Beat: Easily The Most BAD ASS MEME Of Tuukka Rask (PHOTO)

(MEME: Reddit) This brilliant & BAD ASS MEME of Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask says it all…..almost. He is also….. Pretty sure Tuukka means “I bleed icebergs” in Finnish.
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Stanley Cup Sweetness: Chara-Chara Chocolate Captains Sophisticakes B’s Cupcake Line-Up (PHOTO)

Bruins pizza…. Bruins cocktails….. And now Bruins Stanley Cup-cakes…..there is no doubt that all of New England is in a tizzy over their favorite hockey team. Sophisticakes of Windham, New Hampshire has a winning line-up for Bruins and gourmet cupcakes lovers alike. Cheer on the Black & Gold as you bite into a Puck Bunny, Bananas for Bergeron or a Marchand Mint. So for...
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5 hours ago  |  Discuss

Bruins Beats & Tweets: Super Seids, Rally Towel Suit Guy & The Daft Punk Parody Song (VIDEO)

BST&N’s Bruins BEATS & TWEETS will keep you updated on all the news ON & OFF the ice about your favorite hockey team. We scour the internets & social media for all the content that will make you the Bruins “INSIDER” around the water cooler. WE WANT THE CUP….AGAIN! In this Stanley Cup Final edition: The Man With The Bruins Rally Towel Suit, WROR Daft Punk Parody...
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Bruins-Blackhawks: TD Garden Wifi Access Point Called “Kane Is A Weenie” (PHOTO)

(PHOTO: The Nosebleeds) You have to love the TD Garden poking fun at the Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane. Chicago Tribune writer Chris Kruc tweeted out a screenshot of his iPhone prior to Game 3 in Boston last night. Looks like the TD Garden should continue this trend. May I suggest Hossa is a p*ssy for missing Game 3 due to a mystery upper body injury?
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15 hours ago  |  Discuss

Stanley Cup Finals: Bruins Shutout Hawks, Take 2-1 Series Lead

Stars #1 and #2 from game 3′s 2-0 victory celebrate the win together A little home cooking can go a long way in the NHL. The Bruins were in Boston for game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals for game 3, and they were able to feed off of their own energetic crowd en route to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. There are plenty of moments in game 3 to focus on, but to me this game...
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Cat Wearing Bruins Jersey + Beer = Stanley Cup Feline Fever (PHOTO)

(PHOTO: Reddit) Stanley Cup fever crosses races, genders and now species. Granted I find it a bit weird dressing up animals, but if you are going to do it make sure Max the cat is rocking a Bruins jersey. Damn it looks so natural, but Bud light though? Max should be putting back some Samuel Adams because that will get him some crazy amounts of p*ssy for sure. See what I did there…...
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Bruins Beat: Tuukka Rask Rocks A Suit Like His Goalie Pads…..Cool, Calm & Collected (Photo)

Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask has been cooler than the other side of the pillow this postseason. In his first playoff run as the Boston’s true #1, all Rask has done is post a 13-5 record with a ridiculous 1.73 GAA (perhaps he teases Tim Thomas about his pedestrian 1.98 GAA in 2011).  So the hockey “pundits” may argue which goalie had a more epic playoff performance when the...
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Bruins Beat: You Will NEVER Guess Who Jaromir Jagr’s Favorite Player Is (VIDEO)

Hockey Night In Canada asked the members of the Boston Bruins who their favorite player was growing up. Some of the answers will surprise you (Shawn Thornton who the hell is Dave Duerden?) and Jaromir Jagr’s hockey idol will downright shock you…   Pot Of Baked Beans Goes To Reddit!
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Doc Rivers Could be Shipped Out of Boston to the Clippers

It appears that Doc Rivers (left) and Kevin Garnett (right) will not be with the Celtics next season. There is no loyalty in professional sports. About a month ago, it was believed by many people that Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers would take a week or two after the Celtics’ season ended on May 3rd to decompress. This was understandable since the Celtics endured a long season...
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Bruins-Blackhawks: Tyler Seguin Windmills & Swears His Ass Off After OT Winner (VIDEO)

Bruins winger Tyler Seguin has taken a lot of heat for his lack of scoring during the playoffs.  However, #19 is playing well in other areas of the gave. He is playing well defensively and using his speed to create opportunities. And he did just that with his new line mates Chris Kelly & Daniel Paille.  Seguin figured in both goals setting up the game winner. As he and Bruins...
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Stanley Cup Finals: Bruins Tie Series On Paille’s Overtime Winner

Boston Bruins forward #20 Daniel Paille celebrates his game two overtime winner Thankfully everyone watching game two of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals didn’t have to stay up until 1am. Instead the Boston Bruins were able to win the game in overtime, sending the series back to Boston tied at one. There is plenty of praise to go around in this recap; not because the B’s won this...
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Daniel Nava Is No Longer Just A Great Story For The Red Sox

You’ve heard so many times how great a story Daniel Nava is.  While it is, in fact, a great story – the guy didn’t even make A ball until he was 25 and didn’t make his major league debut until he was 27 – it seems like the worm has turned for Nava and it’s time to get over his great story and start talking about his great season.  No longer will he be known just for...
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Bruins-Blackhawks: The BRAVEST & COOLEST B’s Fan In Chicago (GIF)

(GIF: Bartsool Sports) Only one way to describe this Bruins fan who is surrounded by a sea of Blackhawks red & black, he gives ZERO F*CKS. He is cooler than the other side of the pillow. Bring on Game Two and bring this guy another beer! GO BRUINS!  
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Says Russian President Putin Stole His Super Bowl Ring

Looks like the Cold War will be sparked once again or maybe just in New England. Patriots Owner Robert Kraft claims Russian president Vladimir Putin stole his Super Bowl ring back in 2005. Business Standard:   The 72-year-old told the crowd at Carnegie Hall’s Medal of Excellence gala at the Waldorf-Astoria that Putin put the ring in his pocket and walked away with three KGB...
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Bruins Beat: New Footage Of Zdeno Chara Punching Sidney Crosby In The Yapper (VIDEO)

New footage of Z throttling Sidney Crosby in the yapper has surfaced. Well, I can’t say Crosby didn’t deserve it with all the whining and chirping he did during the Bruins-Pens series. Sid you messed with the wrong giant.
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Cold & Heartless Blackhawks Fan Tweets “Blow You Out Just Like The Tsarnaevs Did” & Mocks 9/11

Twitter should shut down this heartless Blackhawks fan’s account ASAP. Blackhawks fans should shun him from their fan base. The city of Chicago should banish him forever. Any weak minded and cold hearted person that can makes jokes about the Marathon Bombing and 9/11 needs to turn in their American citizenship. Another ignoramus among us using social media as a weapon and it...
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Bruins Fan Pays Homage To Jagr’s Glorious Beard With The “Jagrine” (PHOTO)

Ever since Jaromir Jagr was acquired by the Boston Bruins late in the season, he has become part of  Hub pop culture. From 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Fred Toucher’s hilarious “The Jagr” impressions to the infatuation with #68′s facial hair, Jagr is making his mark. Especially on this Bruins fan: Ladies and gentlemen, I want to introduce you “The Jagrine” beard. This is...
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Bruins Ballad: This “Jagr Is Simply The Best” Song Will Touch Your Soul (VIDEO)

Jaromir Jagr AKA “The Jagr” AKA “The Jagrine” has become a cult figure during his stead as a member of the Boston Bruins. Jagr Bomb shirts have been made and people are sporting mullets to pay homage to the future hall of famer. But this power ballad set to Tina Turner’s “Simply The Best” takes the cake. It’s just passion and raw emotion for “The Jagr”. In any...
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Cubby Tees Pulls “Chicago Stronger” Shirts; Releases Ignorant, Insulting Statement About “Boston Strong”

  Cubby Tees did the “right” thing by pulling their insulting “Chicago Stronger” shirts……..kind of. Instead of just saying sorry and moving on, Cubby Tees tried to justify their use of the “Boston Strong”  mockery. They were clearly on the defensive after a social media backlash. Here are some highlights low lights of their statement: We wish that more had read...
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Here We Go Again: CLASSLESS Blackhawks Fans Tweeting #Chicagostronger, Make T-Shirts (PHOTO)

    Well, I guess the Chicago Tribune has some company in the CLASSLESS department. I thought most of the people in Chicago were behind Boston after the marathon bombings, well I guess that changes when we the Stanley Cup is involved. Just like the fool in Toronto, some simple minded idiots thought it was cute to mock #bostonstrong and the Boston marathon tragedy with #chicagostronger...
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Chicago Tribune Stoops To New Low By Removing Bruins From Boston Marathon Tribute (PHOTO)

When the Chicago Tribune ran the spread above shortly after the Boston Marathon Tragedy it warmed my heart to no end. My love for their city grew to epic proportions after this incredible gesture. Chicago was like Boston, they “got it”. It wasn’t just about Boston, it as about America. Then I saw this today: (Photo: BostInno) Bostinno: In the days following the tragic events...
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Red Sox – Rays, The New Red Sox – Yankees?

As Boston sports fans are still recovering from the gut wrenching loss the Bruins took last night in Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Red Sox did complete a series with the Tampa Bay Rays last night.  In a spot start Alfredo Aceves only gave up one run in six innings of work in a 2-1 Red Sox win while Andrew Bailey got the save.  I for one will admit I was wrong when I said...
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Bruins-Blackhawks: This Is What It Looks Like When A 2 Year Old Cries Black & Gold Tears (PHOTO)

Poor little Sam, I felt sad too when the Bruins lost in triple OT , but I also felt relieved. This little 2 year old Bruins fan will learn that overtime is the tool of the devil. There is NOTHING enjoyable about OT and certainly NOTHING good about TRIPLE freakin’ OT! Little Sammy consider yourself lucky that you are too young to experience this. Soon enough you will be downing...
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Bruins-Blackhawks: This The Bruins Cake I Will Eat WHEN They Win The Cup (PHOTO)

(PHOTO: Reddit) I love cake and I love the Bruins, so this delectable creation is the best of both worlds. Now the Bruins had a tough loss in triple OT but this series is far from over. I have faith that they will win the Cup for the city of Boston. And when they do, I will sit down, cut my slice of victory cake and wash it down with Blackhawks’ fans F’N tears!  GO BRUINS!
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